Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Abstract

A Case of Acute Pancreatitis Identified During her Treatment of Threatened Preterm Labor

Hideyuki Chida*, Hideki Kawamura, Takanori Sato, Tatsunori Saito and Masayuki Sato

Acute pancreatitis during pregnancy is an extremely rare condition with an estimated incidence rate of 1 case per 1000 to 10000 pregnancies. The disease often emerges during the third trimester of pregnancy or the early postpartum period, and symptoms like upper abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, anorexia, fever and elevated serum amylase or lipase activities are experienced. We experienced a case of acute pancreatitis identified during her treatment of threatened preterm labor which had a favorable course thanks to urgent diagnosis and rapid intensive care. Early diagnosis and rapid treatment contributes to good prognosis though the condition may lead to serious courses.

Published Date: 2021-05-03; Received Date: 2021-04-17